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CH 2, The Professional Dental AssistantAmerican Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) - answer National nonprofit
Professional organization that represents the profession of dental assisting on a
national level
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - answer The nationally recognized credential of the
dental assistant who has passed the DANB certification examination and keeps current
in practice through continuing education
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) - answer National agency responsible for
testing dental assistants and administering the certification examination and issuing the
credential of certified dental assistant (CDA)
HIPAA - answer Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 specifies
federal regulations that ensure privacy regarding a patient's healthcare info
Professional - answer Person who meets the standards of a profession
Professionalism is what distinguishes people "who have a job" from those who -
answer"pursue a career"
The essential aspects of professional appearance include: - answer1. good health
2. good grooming
3. appropriate dress
Regardless of the type of professional wear, it must be: - answerclean, wrinkle free, and
worn over appropriate undergarments
Guidelines for a professional Appearance: - answer-Uniform for scrubs should be
cleaned, pressed, and in good repair
-shoes and laces should be clean and in good condition
-hair should be styled so that it stays out of your face
-jewelry should be avoided
-Fingernails should be clean and short
-artificial fingernails should not be worn; they can Harbor bacteria
-perfumes and body scents should not be worn
-tobacco products should not be used
- makeup should be subtle and natural
-avoid visible tattoos, body piercings, bright fingernail polish, and extreme hairdos
-maintain good oral hygiene
, TEAM - answerTogether Everyone Accomplishes More
Dedication is possible only if the assistant - answertruly cares for people, is empathetic
to their needs, and maintains a positive attitude
to stay in good health - answerget an adequate amount of rest, eat well-balanced
meals, and exercise enough to keep fit
ideally, dental assistants should have both _____ ____ and _________ skills -
answerfront desk and chairside (clinical)
a dental assistant can demonstrate work responsibility by: - answer1. arriving on time
2. staying for the full shift
3. being a cooperative team member
4. not asking to leave early
show initiative - answerby finding tasks to perform without being asked
show responsibility - answerby calling the office when you are ill or unavoidably late
Do not - answerdiscuss your personal problems in the dental office with your patient's or
other staff members
show a willingness to learn - answerby asking questions and observing others
Everything that is said or done in a dental office must remain ----------- -
answerconfidential
Breaches of confidentiality - answercan lead to lawsuits against all parties involved
Written consent from a patient must be given - answerbefore revealing their identity or
any other info about them
personal qualities of a dental assistant must include - answer1. demonstrate sensitivity
to the patient's needs
2. show empathy
3. say "the right thing at the right time"
4. be sincere
types of programs that dental assistants can receive their formal education through -
answer= academic programs at community colleges, vocational schools, career
colleges, technical institutes, universities, and dental schools
most academic programs require _ to __ months to complete - answer8 to 11
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